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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592.69, 817.93 and 330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592.69, 817.93 and 330.72 is: 456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592.69 : 817.93 = 330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592.69/817.93 = 330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592.69x = 817.93 × 330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592.69x = 270,505.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,505.81/592.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.40

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